Driveshaft Flex Joint
Driveshaft Flex Joint
So I have looked in the forums to replace my flex joints while I am replacing my rear diff. I found a ton of threads, but everyone kept saying they cost $180+ each. So I thought I'd share a company from California, wholesaleimportparts, where I bought two of the flex joints $68 ea(made in america), free shipping and got here to South Carolina in two days!
If everyone already knows about them, or of someone else that makes them then I'm sorry I re-posted it.
Mike
If everyone already knows about them, or of someone else that makes them then I'm sorry I re-posted it.
Mike
Re: Driveshaft Flex Joint
So I have looked in the forums to replace my flex joints while I am replacing my rear diff. I found a ton of threads, but everyone kept saying they cost $180+ each. So I thought I'd share a company from California, wholesaleimportparts, where I bought two of the flex joints $68 ea(made in america), free shipping and got here to South Carolina in two days!
If everyone already knows about them, or of someone else that makes them then I'm sorry I re-posted it.
Mike
If everyone already knows about them, or of someone else that makes them then I'm sorry I re-posted it.
Mike
Re: Driveshaft Flex Joint
For those interested in reading about the "giubo" (yes, I misspelled it in the above post), here's a link to the Wikipedia page:
Giubo (Wikipedia.org)
Giubo (Wikipedia.org)
Re: Driveshaft Flex Joint
For those interested in reading about the "giubo" (yes, I misspelled it in the above post), here's a link to the Wikipedia page:
Giubo (Wikipedia.org)
Giubo (Wikipedia.org)
See I just changed adore to are, this iPad has a mind of its own. I'll switch that feature awful.
Last edited by onehundred80; 01-15-2017 at 11:38 AM.
Re: Driveshaft Flex Joint
We are a quirky society. If you spell the word correctly & search eBay, nothing comes up. Spell the work incorrectly, like Wikipedia indicates, and you get a listing of sources for the part.
Re: Driveshaft Flex Joint
I'll add that in many applications where the Guibo is used, the drive shaft will have a center support bearing. It is a good practice to replace that center support bearing whenever you're replacing Guibos.
Center Support Bearing
Center Support Bearing
Re: Driveshaft Flex Joint
For anyone with the NA Crossfire who is planning on replacing the Flex Disc or "Guibo" soon, Rock Auto has them listed for $20.84 eech as a Wholesaler Closeout Special. Only 12 show in stock. (Correction: There are only 10 left in stock now! ) Look up the part for a 2004 M-B SLK320.
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For anyone with the NA Crossfire who is planning on replacing the Flex Disc or "Guibo" soon, Rock Auto has them listed for $20.84 eech as a Wholesaler Closeout Special. Only 12 show in stock. (Correction: There are only 10 left in stock now!) Look up the part for a 2004 M-B SLK320.
Hey what is their 'how did you find out about us' coupon code?
NM, got the discount! Now shows only 8 remaining!
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Re: Driveshaft Flex Joint
For anyone with the NA Crossfire who is planning on replacing the Flex Disc or "Guibo" soon, Rock Auto has them listed for $20.84 eech as a Wholesaler Closeout Special. Only 12 show in stock. (Correction: There are only 10 left in stock now! ) Look up the part for a 2004 M-B SLK320.
WOW, got my flex-disks today, never imagined they would be that heavy duty and large! Super fast delivery, and they actually had 9 bolts (not 6) in both packages. I'm going to have to pull out the manual to see if the other three bolts (no washer or nut for the 3 extra) are used anywhere in the replacement of, those two flex-disks. GREAT catch! OH, BTW, all the markings/wording on my boxes/packing bag, in GERMAN, except for the two words FLEX JOINT!
I should look up the 'company' HAMBURG-TECHNIC at www.hamburgtechnic.com. The two boxes have a label with 12/30/13 (Dec 30 2013?) with 5 numbers just before it -23263-.
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Re: Driveshaft Flex Joint
WOW, got my flex-disks today, never imagined they would be that heavy duty and large! Super fast delivery, and they actually had 9 bolts (not 6) in both packages. I'm going to have to pull out the manual to see if the other three bolts (no washer or nut for the 3 extra) are used anywhere in the replacement of, those two flex-disks. GREAT catch! OH, BTW, all the markings/wording on my boxes/packing bag, in GERMAN, except for the two words FLEX JOINT!
I should look up the 'company' HAMBURG-TECHNIC at www.hamburgtechnic.com. The two boxes have a label with 12/30/13 (Dec 30 2013?) with 5 numbers just before it -23263-.
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I should look up the 'company' HAMBURG-TECHNIC at www.hamburgtechnic.com. The two boxes have a label with 12/30/13 (Dec 30 2013?) with 5 numbers just before it -23263-.
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I'm also curious why there are 3 extra bolts in the package.